Summary Village photography are looking for an administration apprentice to work within their operation dealing with all aspects of running a busy studio's administration work/duties, carrying out the day to day generaladmin tasks while working towards the level 3 apprenticeship qulification. Wage £15,392 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Business administrator (level 3) Hours Monday to Fridays 9am until 5pm 37 hours per week Weekend work Saturdays to be considered 37 hours a week Start date Monday 20 April 2026 Duration 1 year 6 months Positions available 1 Work Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience. What you'll do at work Aspart of the position carrying out general administartion duties the successful candidate will: Carry out data input Using software appropriate to the company Complete documentation Work within the policies and procedures/ practices of the employer Ahere to all GDPR rules and regulations Any other duties as prescribed by the manager Where you'll work 16 MOUNTBATTEN AVENUE HEBBURN NE31 2QP Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. Training provider TYNE COAST COLLEGE Training course Business administrator (level 3) Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab) What you'll learn Course contents Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required. Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks. Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate. Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge. Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department. Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues. Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation. Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required. Training schedule An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college tutor /assesor for at least 20% of the working week which will be spent on your training/studies Requirements Essential qualifications GCSE in: English Lang /Lit (grade 4 or above) maths (grade 4 or above) Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know. Skills Communication skills IT skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Customer care skills Problem solving skills Presentation skills Administrative skills Number skills Analytical skills Team working Creative Initiative Non judgemental Patience About this employer Village Photography is a family-run photography business which specialises in providing professional Newborn Baby, Children’s,Family, Corporate & Dog Portraits across the North East of England. Our Studio is located in Hebburn. Our family portrait studio has ground floor access and is easily accessible. Serving the North East of England covering Newcastle, Gateshead, South Shields, Washington, Durham and Sunderland. Our unique father-daughter team comprises of myself, Judith, owner and primary photographer and my father, Derek. Together we offer over 50 years’ professional photography experience. We are both full time Professional Members of the National Photographic Society and have both been awarded Licentiate and Qualified Master Photographer qualifications, in recognition of our skills and performance in both wedding and portrait photography. After this apprenticeship Progression to a full time position on completeion of the apprenticeship an satisfactory reviews Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: TYNE COAST COLLEGE Anthony Kelly akelly@tynecoast.ac.uk 07747461209 The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000021692.